MD Student Stories

Lara Thibodeau’s connections with patients solidified her choice to study psychiatry

Graduating medical student Asha Mohamud reflects on compassionate care

"I came to Tufts with a background in molecular biology and neuroscience from Princeton University. I knew a lot about molecules and cells, but I didn’t really see the full picture. Medical school gave me perspective."

Spencer Scott, M21, an aspiring surgeon was inspired to attend medical school while working in television journalism

Christian Sleeper, M21, and Lindsay Newton, M21, will be doing their residencies together in Michigan.

As they learn where they will spend their first years as physicians, graduating MD students look back on their Tufts journeys

Elise Steinberger, M20, was far from home when the novel coronavirus became a serious threat

"I’m on the Anti-Racism Task Force for the medical school. I worked on the curriculum for the first- and second-year students and made recommendations to faculty. I’m glad to be able to say a great amount of material has been changed."

“It has been a dream of mine to become a member of the Tufts University School of Medicine Admissions Committee. It's the ultimate way to influence the incoming class and make sure it is diverse and inclusive."